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Noun — A small pen or cage for keeping poultry or other small animals.

How to use coop

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chicken coop cooped up fly the coop

Etymology

From Old English cȳpe ("basket, cask"), likely related to Dutch and Low German words for a cask or container — the sense narrowed over time to mean a pen for animals.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “coop” mean?

The word “coop” means a small pen or cage for keeping poultry or other small animals. In plain terms, a small enclosure for animals like chickens, or (informally) being shut up in a confined space or in jail.

How do you pronounce “coop”?

“Coop” is pronounced koop (/kup/ in IPA).

How do you use “coop” in a sentence?

Here is “coop” used in a sentence: “She let the hens out of the coop every morning.”

What part of speech is “coop”?

Depending on how it is used, “coop” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “coop” come from?

The word “coop” comes from Old English. From Old English cȳpe ("basket, cask"), likely related to Dutch and Low German words for a cask or container — the sense narrowed over time to mean a pen for animals.

Is “coop” a common word?

“Coop” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “coop” have?

“Coop” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small pen or cage for keeping poultry or other small animals.

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